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Union Pacific, Wabtec Ink $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Wabtec inked a $1.2 billion deal to modernize the railroad’s AC4400 locomotives.

New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump Administration for withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project.

Port of Moses Lake Seeks Approval to Acquire Short Rail Segment

February 1, 2026 The Turntable

Port of Moses Lake has filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire a 0.5-mile, stub-ended rail segment in Moses Lake, Washington.

Norfolk Southern Reports Lower Fourth-Quarter Revenue, Improved Full-Year Results

February 1, 2026 The Turntable

Norfolk Southern Corporation reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Thursday, reflecting lower revenue in the final quarter but improved performance for the year as a whole.

DeFeo Plans to Publish Third Book on the Western & Atlantic Railroad

February 1, 2026 Railfanning.org

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo plans to publish a new book this year chronicling often-overlooked stories of the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

Central of Georgia Seeks Trackage Rights Exemption

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

The Central of Georgia Railroad Company has filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire more than 2.6 miles of trackage rights near Savannah, Georgia.

BNSF Announces $3.6 Billion 2026 Capital Investment Plan

January 31, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway announced its $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026, which it says demonstrates a continued dedication to operating a safe and reliable network prepared to meet customers’ anticipated needs.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

CN Reports Higher Earnings, Improved Efficiency in Fourth Quarter and Full Year

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

Canadian National Railway reported improved financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, driven by higher revenues, higher operating income and continued efficiency gains.

NY Operation Lifesaver Announces 2027 Rail Photo Contest

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

NY Operation Lifesaver is asking railfans to participate in a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, offering prizes and publication opportunities for winning entries.

C&EI Heritage Unit Passes Through Smyrna, Georgia

January 31, 2026 Todd DeFeo

CSX Transportation’s Chicago & Eastern Illinois pulled a northbound freight through Smyrna, Georgia, on the evening of Friday, Jan. 30, shortly after the city unveiled its new Jonquil statue downtown.